Title: Darts' Crown Slips Away from Duijvenbode at World Championships
Dirk van Duijvenbode, the Dutch darts sensation nicknamed the "Aubergine King," suffered another setback during the PDC World Championships in London. This time, the 31-year-old pro fell to unseeded Croatian Boris Krcmar, 1:3.
Van Duijvenbode's shoulder injury and recent toughening stretches in his darts career have made his journey challenges. Meanwhile, Krcmar took advantage of the opportunity to eliminate the Dutch giant and move on to face Scottish veteran Gary Anderson following the holiday break.
Darts explorations: Brendan Dolan, from Northern Ireland, showcased resilience with a heart-stopping victory over his fellow countryman Mickey Mansell, 3:2. Dolan set to face the Welsh former world champion Gerwyn Price after Christmas.
Portuguese player José de Sousa, similar to van Duijvenbode, was eliminated in the tournament's early stages, losing 1:3 to Swedish outsider Jeffrey de Graaf. While Germany didn't have any competitors in the afternoon session.
Remarkable Matches at the PDC World Series
- Luke Littler, at only 17 years and 347 days old, made history by clinching the 2024/25 World Darts Championship title in London's Alexandra Palace, averaging a stupendous 102. This achievement made him the youngest-ever world champion in darts history.
- Michael van Gerwen's bid for a fourth world championship came up short, as he fell to Luke Littler, 7-3. Regardless of the loss, van Gerwen remains a key figure in darts, showcasing skill and competitiveness.
- Dirk van Duijvenbode ventured to the 2022 World Darts Championship's runner-up position, before heading to home to compete in the Dutch Darts Masters, alongside world youth champion Gian van Veen.
- Dimitri Van den Bergh secured a runner-up position in the 2022 World Darts Championship, later to compete in the Dutch Darts Masters.
- Gerwyn Price prepares to compete in the Dutch Darts Masters, matched against Danny Noppert in the first round.
- Nathan Aspinall's presence in the 2025 Premier League was notably significant due to his winning streak and top-ranking in the sport.
- Chris Dobey's remarkable quarter-final win in the 2025 PDC World Championship earned him a Premier League berth, solidifying his position as one of the brightest stars in darts.
- Luke Humphries, a serial winner with 21 PDC titles, showcased his remarkable skills and consistency against Luke Littler in the 2024 Worlds.
The dynamic world of darts shows an unending streak of rivalry, competition, and the eternal pursuit of the championship crown. Van Gerwen, Littler, and Humphries continue to hold strong prominence in the darts sphere, while new talents like Krcmar and Littler rise to challenge the existing stars.
